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Love challenges

Fun as it had been, summer was ending. On a hot early August day, with fresh memories of barbecues, dirt motorcycle riding, hanging out with friends and camping, I oh-so-reluctantly pedaled my bicycle to my high school to register for classes. I was no longer a freshman, thank goodness, and I was registering on my own, without parents, for the first time.

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Staff Sgt. Kimberly Taylor, Michael Hancock, and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Carlile Page are all recipients of charities which make up the Combined Federal Campaign. - Staff Sgt. Kimberly Taylor, Michael Hancock, and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Carlile Page are all recipients of charities which make up the Combined Federal Campaign.

MCAF staff touched by the Combined Federal Campaign

Staff Sergeant Kimberly Taylor and her husband Gunnery Sgt. Brendan Runyun, serving at Marine Corps Air Facility (MCAF) aboard Quantico, never thought they would need the help of a Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) charity. However, fate had something in store for the pair that they could not have anticipated.

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Alpha Course participants from Mount Ararat Baptist Church in Stafford, Virginia, and Alpha on Quantico gather for worship at “The Weekend” retreat outside of Richmond, Virginia, during the Spring 2016 Alpha Course. The Weekend is a time focusing on relationship development within your groups and connection with the Holy Spirit. - Alpha Course participants from Mount Ararat Baptist Church in Stafford, Virginia, and Alpha on Quantico gather for worship at “The Weekend” retreat outside of Richmond, Virginia, during the Spring 2016 Alpha Course. The Weekend is a time focusing on relationship development within your groups and connection with the Holy Spirit.

Alpha Course returns to Quantico in September

Looking to explore the Christian faith or connect with others in your community in a friendly, open and informal environment? The Marine Corps Base Quantico Command Religious Program is rolling out the second iteration of ‘Alpha on Quantico.’ The fall course is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, Sept. 20 in the chapel annex at 6:30 p.m., registration is required, see below for details.

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The Polanco's older daughter cuddles her plush Whatif Monster. Milly Polanco held a fundraiser this past April to purchase sets of the plush monster and its accompanying book, "Jonathan James and the Whatif Monster," for children working with the FOCUS team aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Photo courtesy Milly Polanco. - The Polanco's older daughter cuddles her plush Whatif Monster. Milly Polanco held a fundraiser this past April to purchase sets of the plush monster and its accompanying book, "Jonathan James and the Whatif Monster," for children working with the FOCUS team aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Photo courtesy Milly Polanco.

Fundraiser nets books, stuffed animals for children

Children who work with the FOCUS (Families OverComing Under Stress) team aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico will now receive a complimentary copy of Jonathan James and the Whatif Monster—as well as a cuddly plush version of the namesake monster—all thanks to a fundraiser conducted by military spouse Milly Polanco.

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Spirituality and its contribution to resilience, readiness

Dr. Stanley Nelson, my professor of Theology at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary used to say, “As souls we are tension-filled unities: body, mind and spirit.” I still remember those words 23 years later!

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Financial fitness: common pitfalls to avoid

Ultimately, the best way to be financially fit is to pay cash for everything. If you don’t have enough cash to purchase what you want, save until you do. Always have a ready savings of at least $1,000 on hand for emergencies only. And in the meantime, contribute regularly to a long-term savings account such as the Thrift Savings Plan.

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Healthy mind - healthy body - healthy lives

There are two myths about “normal” which has clouded our understanding of why some individuals are resilient and some are not.

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Semper Fit offers something for mind, body and soul

Life is all about balance. To have a balanced life, a person must care for his mind, body and soul. Tending to only one or the other will not do. Semper Fit programs and services are available to assist all ID holders with caring for their bodies.

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Sergeant Steven Denton, a nine year veteran with MCB Quantico Fire and Emergency Services, helped rescue an 83-year old participant in the Quantico Triathlon on August 20, 2016. - Sergeant Steven Denton, a nine year veteran with MCB Quantico Fire and Emergency Services, helped rescue an 83-year old participant in the Quantico Triathlon on August 20, 2016.

Quantico firefighters revive drowned man during Quantico Triathlon

Screams from a woman in the water who was trying to keep her 83-year-old drowned father afloat prompted quick action by two Quantico firemen during the Quantico Triathlon race held Saturday.

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Quantico Tri and 12K athletes participate in opening ceremonies aboard Quantico on race day, Aug. 20. - Quantico Tri and 12K athletes participate in opening ceremonies aboard Quantico on race day, Aug. 20.

Quantico Tri, Quantico 12K Top Finishers Clearly Dominate

Competitors in the Quantico Tri, hosted by the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) took to the waters of the Potomac River early this Aug. 20 in a 750-meter swim in the open water of the Potomac, followed by a 20K bike, before finishing with a 5K run.

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